migrant
adjective
migrating, especially of people; migratory.
migrants
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pluralof migrant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But the organization, like many similarly focused humanitarian groups, is fighting for its survival amid a global backlash against refugees and migrants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
The changes meant many went from being legal to unauthorised migrants overnight.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Tens of thousands of migrants from the Horn of Africa make the perilous journey each year hoping to reach Gulf countries for safety and work, according to the UN agency.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
In 2025, more than 900 migrants died or went missing along the sea route to Yemen and the number attempting the journey increased by 18 percent, the IOM said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
She buys blood and medicine so migrants won’t die.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
